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Tang Zuishi, Study of Galloping Horses, China, early 20th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 EUR Estimated At:960.00 - 1,200.00 EUR
Tang Zuishi, Study of Galloping Horses, China, early 20th C.
Ink on paper
China, first quarter of the 20th century
Zuishi Tang ? ? ? (1885-1969) – Famous and popular seal carver and calligrapher from Hunan Province
Signed Zuishi ? ? and seal upper left; another artist’s seal on the right margin
Mounted on paper with a silk frame, wooden handles
Overall dimensions: 148 x 57 cm
Image size: 88 x 48 cm
Provenance: Private collection, Lower Saxony
Very beautiful painting with free and dynamic brushwork

The present scroll painting by Zuishi Tang ? ? ? (1885-1969) depicts a study of galloping horses. The energetic brushwork gives the work a vibrant dynamism. In his early years, Tang worked as both a painter and calligrapher. Later, he turned his interest primarily to seal carving. Thus his paintings are rare on the art market nowadays.



The work is mounted on paper with a silk frame and has handles made of wood. The painting is signed with his first name Zuishi (? ?). In addition, there is a seal of his first name below the signature. Another seal carved by Tang Zuishi seal can be found on the right.



The scroll painting is overall in good condition with signs of age. The silk frame shows creases, staining and minor losses as well as a tear to the lower section. The upper part of the mounting has been renewed. The image shows some creases and a few stains to the background. The overall dimension are 148 x 57 cm and is the image size is 88 x 48 cm.


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